Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Climatic Conditions
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Cold, Sunny
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Other Countries
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Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Actinidia chinensis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
Physalis
A. chinensis
Difference Between Physalis and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Physalis and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Gold Kiwi with peel is 77.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Gold Kiwi belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Gold Kiwi is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.